Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,409, Jesse Evans, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Evans, Jesse Unicy
R. 3409
CONTENTS

State of North Carolina On This 22 d Day of November Cleveland County 1883. personally appeared before me James Roberts one of the members & Judge of the Court of pleas and quarter session for Cleveland County and State aforesaid. Nancy Ervins a resident of North Carolina in the County of Cleveland aged 78 years. who being first duly sworn according to law. doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7 July 1838. and the act of July 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary War: That she is the widow of Jesse Ervins, who was a private soldier of the Virginia Continental line. for the term of two years or upwards under Col. Cropper and he also served in the militia of said State but the best length of service and name of officer not known - The time that her said husba- nd entered & left the service. she is not able to state that he was a resident of the State of Virginia near the North Carolina line the County not recollected and that before or shortly afterwards moved into Caswell County in the State of North Carolina. She further Declares that she was married to the said Jesse Ervins sometime in the year 1793. or 1794. that her husband the aforesaid Jesse Ervins died on the 8. day of August 1826. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service. but the marriage took place - she believes previous to the first of January 1794 - and she knows previous to the second of January Eighteen hundred viz - the time above stated. She further deposes that she is now a widow. and that she has never before made

any application for a pension
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Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before
James Roberts 
Unicy her Evins mark
State of North Carolina } I James Roberts The Magistrate Cleveland County } before whom. The foregoing Declaration of Unicy Evins. was made to certify that she is not able to attend the Court from age and infirmity & bodily infirmity. This 22 d day of November 1858 — James Roberts 

State of North Carolina Cleveland County
On This 12. Day of June one Eight Hundred and fifty six: personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions of said County of Cleveland and state aforesaid. David Evans aged 52 years. a resident of said County who being first duly sworn according to law, makes this his Declaration in order to receive the pension Money due his late Mother Nancy Evans up to her death. who died on the 9 Day of April 1835. in the County of Cleveland in the State of North Carolina: aged about 78 or 79 years. that his said Mother Nancy Evans was the Widow of Jesse Evans. who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War. and had served as he has been informed in the latter or quarter parts of said war in the Militia or Continental line of the State of Virginia. and State of North Carolina. That his said Father Jesse Evans. died on the 8 Day of August 1826. having never applied for any pension for his services in said war. and that he left his Widow the said Nancy Evans surviving him. who was Declarants Mother whose maiden name was Nancy Reynolds. and that as he has been informed was married to him the said Jesse Evans sometime about the date 1793 or 1794. he further declares that his said Mother Nancy Evans made a Declaration for her pension. on the date 1844. or there about. and died before the HoC collected all the evidence. and she left surviving her this Declarant son and heir at law and the Administration of the said Nancy Evans Widow of the said Jesse Evans therefor the Declarant makes this Declaration in order to receive said pension. up to the time

of her death above stated. Under the Act of 7 July 1838 and Acts supplementary thereto made and provided. He Deposes That his said Mother Remained the Widow of the said Jesse Evans up to her death. as above stated. That the names of his Brothers and Sisters now living is as follows to Wit. Elizabeth Durham. Anne Durham Sarah Garrett. Mary Stroud. Lewis Evans. Lucinda Gline - Thomson Evans. & Jefferson Evans - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written -
David Evans
Sworn to in Open Court June the 12 th 1836
S. Williams clk
State of North Carolina, J. W. B. Lovlace Cleveland County, Clerk of the Baptist Church of Christ at Sandyrun in the County of Cleveland State of North Carolina. Do Hereby Certify that it appears from the Church Records. in my possession that Nancy Evans. Died on the 9 th day of April 1855 - Sworn to and subscribed this 6 th Day of October 1856 - before me W. B. Lovlace James Roberts
I James Roberts the Magistrate before whom W. B. Lovlace was sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit. Do Certify that he is a man of good Character whose Veracity is undoubtable. given under my hand this 6 th Day of Oct 1856 James Roberts

State of North Carolina Gleaveland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing affidavit of David Evans was sworn to in open Court on the 12 th day of June 1856. I further Certify that James Roberts whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit of W. B. Lovelace was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid duly Commissioned & Qualified that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Official seal this 17 th day of November 1856
S. Williams clk
State of North Carolina Gleaveland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby Certify that the evidence of George M. Green was received to the Court at September term of said Court, and proved to the satisfaction of said Court that Elizabeth Durham Anne Durham, Sarah Cannell, Mary Stroud, Lewis Evans, Lucinda Cline Thompson Evans & Jefferson Evans & David Evans who made the foregoing declaration are the children and the only surviving Children of Jesse Evans and Nancy Evans dead
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Official seal this 17 th day of Novr 1856
S. Williams clk

November 11, 1932
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aw JESSE EVANS R. 3409 RA-J/MSF:MLB
Mr. Albert Evans, Junior 118 South Virginia Street Prescott, Arizona
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to pension which you think might be due on account of the service of Jesse Evans in the Revolutionary War, whose widow was Unicy, Claim No. R. 3409, also, in regard to the provisions of the Acts of Congress approved July 7, 1835, and July 29, 1842.
The Act of Congress approved July 7, 1835, made provision for pension for the widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War who should prove satisfactorily the service of their husbands for six months in a regularly organized military corps, and their marriage prior to January 1, 1794, and that their husbands died subsequent to the Act of Congress approved July 4, 1835. The Act of Congress approved July 29, 1842, provided for pension for widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary War who could establish their claims in accordance with various other existing pension laws under which their husbands might have been entitled to pension while living.
Unicy Evans' claim for pension was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service of the soldier, Jesse Evans, her husband, as required by the pension laws, also, date of their marriage prior to January 1, 1794, and her husband died August 8, 1835, which was prior to the Act of July 4, 1835, therefore, her claim was not allowed.
There is now no provision of law under which the descendants of soldiers of the Revolutionary War are entitled to pension.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

I Drury Seay, a Clergyman a resident of Spartanburg District in the state of South Carolina: Do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Jesse Evans, a resident of Rutherford County now the County of Cleveland in the state of North Carolina from my youth. Up to the time of his death, that he was always reputed believed and recognized, in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier and a true patriot of the Revolutionary war, and that I concur in that opinion, that the said Jesse Evans, was a man of undoubted veracity and highly respectable: I further certify that I was also well acquainted with his widow Nancy Evans, and their children, that the declarant and the children of the said Jesse Evans and Nancy Evans, were raised together, that from personal appearance and personal knowledge, I believe the oldest child Elizabeth Evans, now Elizabeth Durham, to be at least sixty one or two years of age — Given under my hand this 31 st Day of October 1856
Drury Seay
State of North Carolina } Cleveland County } I, J. R. Logan, Chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, held for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Rev. Drury Seay, whose name appears to the above certificate. That he is a Clergyman of the Baptist Church of high repute, whose praise is in all the churches; consequently, of unimpeached and unimpeachable veracity; and that the above is his genuine signature. Given from under my hand. Nov 19 th 1856. J. R. Logan Chairman

State of North Carolina Cleveland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that John A. Logan whose Name appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was an acting Justice of the Peace and one of the Judges of this Court at the time of signing the same that the signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature - I further certify that I know Druy Fuggs whose Name appears to the foregoing Certificate is a Clergyman of the Baptist denomination and that he is a man of known respectability whose veracity cannot be disputed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my Name and affixed my Official Seal this 17 th day of
November 1836 S. Williams C. clk
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State of North Carolina } personally Cleveland County } appeared William P. Bridgeman. before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. and After being first Duly sworn according to law: Depoeth and saith on his oath That it appears from his fathers family Records of the ages of his Children; that he the Deponent was Born on the 17 Day of December 1795 - and that Nancy Evans was Deponents own aunt. who was the widow of Jesse Evans - and that Deponent and the Children of the said Jesse & Nancy Evans was all raised up together in the same neighbourhood. and that Deponent knows that the oldest Daughter named of the said Jesse and Nancy Evans named Elizabeth Evans. is little older than he Deponent is - that he has been well acquainted with the said Jesse & Nancy Evans and their Children ever since he can remember - and that he has no interest whatever in the Claim of the Heirs or Administrators for a pension in Right of the said Nancy Evans widow of the said Jesse Evans. - Sworn to and subscribed
This 10. Day of June 1836
Before me - James Roberts
W. L. Cokely

State of North Carolina } } James Roberts Cleveland County } the Magistrate before whom the foregoing Affidavit of William L. Esbriidge Esq. was made Do hereby Certify that he is a man of good Character whose Veracity is undisputable Given under my hand this 10 Day of June 1856
James Roberts J.P.
State of North Carolina } Cleveland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the county and State aforesaid hereby certify that James Roberts whose name appears above as a justice of the Peace was an acting Justice in and for the county & State aforesaid at the date of the same duly commissioned and qualified that the signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal this 17 th day of November 1856
S. Williams clerk

State of North Carolina } personally appeared Cleveland County } before me James Roberts, one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid. A. B. Blanton, and after being duly sworn according to law, saith on his oath, that the affidavit of Samuel Hawkins and Lemuel Durham in the case of Nancy Evans, Claim for a pension under Act of 29 July 1848, made before him was sworn to and subscribed before him, and by them selves in their own handwriting, and was not in his handwriting as suggested. — Sworn to and subscribed this 6 th Day of Oct. 1856 Before me
A. B. Blanton
James Roberts J.P.
State of North Carolina } I James Roberts Cleveland County } the Magistrate before whom the above & foregoing affidavit was made do certify that A. B. Blanton who sworn too and subscribed the same is a man of truth and of good character. Given under my hand This 6 th Day of Oct. 1856
James Roberts J.P.

State of North Carolina,
Cleveland County,
I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby Certify that James Roberts whose name appears to the within Affidavit was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid duly Commissioned & qualified that the signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal this 17 th day of November 1856
S. Williams clk

} State of N. Carolina Comptroller's Office
I George W. Brooks Comptroller of the Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made to sundry persons for Military service in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit, D. Evans a Private Book P 39 Page 2 £4.. 10..
" S 26 " 20 £26.. 6.. 6 in Certificate returned by Sheriff Robinson " G 16 " 13 £4 — in Certificate returned by Sheriff of Wayne
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Raleigh This the 20th day of March A.D. 1835 Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 30 th day of April 1785 in the name of Isaac Evans — as Sol t Inf y ————— and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 3,13. 8 ————— delivered to Col o Cropper but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated —————
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 15 th day of May ————— 1854
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
G. H. Chittenden AS. P. Beek

State of North Carolina } personally appeared before The undersigned (Cleveland County ) one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County. Samuel Hawkins & Lemuel Durham and after being duly sworn according to law, saith on their Oath, that they were well acquainted with Jesse Evins in his lifetime, that he was respected and recognized in the settlement where he lived to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War - that the said Jesse Evins died in Rutherford County now Cleveland County in the State of North Carolina on the 8 th day of August 1826 as does appear from the engraving on his grave stone, that Nancy Evins who is now applying for a pension for the services of the said Jesse Evins is the identical Widow of the said Jesse Evins; and that she is still a widow, that they are in no way interested in said Claim - Sworn to and subscribed this 29 th day of March 1854 Before Samuel Hawkins Clerk Lemuel Durham A. B. Blanton
this is to certify that Samuel Hawkins and Lemuel Durham is both well known to me, to be men of truth and creditably given under my hand this 29 th day of March 1854
A. B. Blanton

State of North Carolina } 6 Cumberland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Roberts and Mr B. Blanton whose names appear to the foregoing Affidavits in their acting clerks of the Pleas in and for said County & State at the time of signing the same duly commissioned and qualified that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine and that the foregoing citizens names to wit John Green Reuben Harrick, Samuel Durham Caleb Bridges, Sam Hardin, William King James McSwain, John Harrick, Mr B. Blanton Robert A. Durham, & Edmund Jones are all men of truth and good character I further certify that Henry Southworth whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is a clergymen of the Baptist Church and very respectable whose veracity cannot disputed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed My seal of Office the 12 th day of April 1854
S. Williams clk

State of North Carolina } personally appeared before Cleveland County } the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid - and Elizabeth  Elizabeth Eskridge being duly sworn according to law. Saith on her oath. Nancy Evans. To the best of her recollec- tion was married to Jesse Evans sometime in the year 1794. That she knows she was married before her oldest son William Eskridge was Born and from reference to the record of his age. it would appear. that he was Born December 1795 - that the said Nancy Evans is the identical widow of Jesse Evans - and that she is in no way interested in the pension claim of the said Nancy Evans sworn to and subscribed this 13 th day of March 1854 before - James Roberts
Elizabeth Eskridge
State of North Carolina } James Roberts the Magistrate Cleveland County } before whom the above affidavit of Elizabeth Eskridge was made. Do certify that she is an old lady of good character and a woman of truth. when veracity cannot be impeached this the 13 th day of March 1854
James Roberts

State of North Carolina Graham county
We the undersigned citizens do hereby certify, that we were acquainted, with Jesse Evans for many years before his death, and that he was always reputed recognised and believed in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier, in the Revolution, and that we concur, in that opinion, and that the same belief now prevails, at this time, this 9 th day of December 1853
John Gwin
Rev. Wm. Hamrick
Samuel Overton
Robert, of Overton
Caleb Bridges
Jesse Overton Willie McKinney
State of North Carolina Rutherford county this is to certify that S r Henry Culbreath a clergyman am personally well acquainted with the above assigned men, and believe them to be men of truth and credibility, and concur in their opinion given under my hand this 28 day of March 1854
Witness
Henry Culbreath
A. L. Kirby

State of North Carolina Glasgow county
We the undersigned citizens do hereby certify, that we were acquainted with Jesse Evans, and Henry Evans the claimant, for many years, and they were both respected being truthfull Honest, and highly reputed by their neighbours, and acquaintances as the same, given under our hands, this 8 day of December 1853
Jesse Evans John Harnvik John Green
Edmund Jones Esq Willis McKinney
Archibald Hamrick Samuel Durham Robert A. Durham Wm B. Lovlace Caleb Bridges
State of North Carolina Rutherford county county. this is to certify that I Henry Colledge am personally well acquainted with the above assigned men, and believe them to be men of truth and credibility, and I concur in their opinion given under my hand this 28 day of march 1854
Witnesses H. L. Kirby
Henry Colledge

London April 24/93
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416 Pension Office.
27 April 1854.
Sir,
The application of Nancy Evans widow of Jesse of North Carolina, has been received and filed under Act 29 th July 1848.
No evidence has been ad- duced as to the length of service performed by Jesse - in fact there is nothing beyond mere reputa- tion, to shew that he served at all. The date of the marriage of Jesse and Nancy, and of Jesse's death, have not been proved. If any public or private records of these events exist, they should be sent to this Office. It appears that the names of "Samuel Hawkins" and "Lemuel Durham" are in the handwriting of "A. H. Blanton" who attests their signatures. This must be explained.
James Madison Esq. Chairman Com. Pensions Co. S. C.

Macombboro Me April 21 33
Uncle Eli
the original
Mr J. P. Webb Londonville N. Hampshire
Washington City
Paris 33
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Mooreboro N.C. April 21 st 33
Price 33
House of Evers
Mr. original 33
Mr. J. P. Waldo Companion of pleasure Washington City
D. L.

Sir
Mooreborough
Cleveland County N.C.
I Herewith enclose and forward you the papers of Nancy Evans claiming a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 July 1838. which on an Examination you will please Report to me addressed to Mooreborough N.C.
Yours Respectfully James Harden
Mr. J. P. Waldo.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
D.C.

Pensia Office, Jan. 2 o 1857.
Sir,
The additional testimony which accompanied your letter of the 27 th of Nov. last, in support of the claim of the late Mrs. Mary Evans, widow of Joseph, made the 11 th of July 28, is no degree surmounting the objections to us as respects stated in my  the letter of the office of the 27 th of Nov. 1854 addressed to James Hanger, Esq. for her husband is in no way identified with the soldier of her name who was attached to the Virginia Cavalry Line, and to whom was paid on the 30 th of June 1785, a disbursement amounting to £3:13:6, 8-d. and in if he was identified with that soldier who was not entitled , the payment does not entitle some other would bring the claim within the provisions of the Pension Laws. Nor is there the slightest evidence to connect her with the

The "J. Evans" of the militia of North Carolina, who, according to the certificate of the Comptroller of that State received sundry certificates for his services. We cannot receive evidence of men's reputation as a soldier or proof that the party and name, Mr. Agnew direct evidence and of officers cannot prove and at the last day it is not the names of the officers. There is also no shall evidence of the date of the marriage prior to 1800, for the officers have not shown that their statements are indicated upon events which are matters of Record.
My Resp. Servt J. G. M.
J. W. Roberts, Esq. Swangstown N.C.
July 2/1887

Swangstown Nov 20 78.
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Official Brewings
Uncle Enns
Dear
Mr. Minot
Mr
J. Minot
Commission of Pensions
Washington
City
D.C.

Springtown M.C.-3 show 20 th. Official Brewery
Mr J. Martin
Uncle Cris Jesse
Cambridge Pension Washington City St. L.

Sir
Swangstown N.C. Nov 20 th 1856
I herewith enclose the Declaration of David Evans son & administration of Nancy Evans Dec d , late widow of Jesse Evans who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Making application for pension due his late mother who did apply but died before she had completed or collected all the evidence to establish her claim — her papers in the case are now in the Pension office. Some of which are now on file. will be referred to in the case to set forth the evidence showing death of the said Jesse Evans.
Respectfully yours J. W. Roberts
please Address Swangstown N.C.
Mr J. Minit Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

November 17, 1953
BA-J/AWT
Mr. A. G. Evans Kerrville, Box 218 Texas.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Jesse Evans, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, whose wife's first name was Eunice.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 3488, based upon the military service of Jesse Evans during the Revolutionary War.
He married in 1783 or 1784 Unicy Reynolds.
He died August 8, 1828 in Rutherford (which was later Cleveland) County, North Carolina.
His widow, Unicy, applied for pension November 22, 1833, then a resident of Cleveland County, North Carolina, and was aged seventy-eight years, and alleged that her husband, Jesse Evans, while residing in Virginia, near the North Carolina line, served two years as a private in Colonel Cropper's Virginia regiment, that he also served in the militia. She gave no dates of service.
The claim was not allowed as she did not furnish proof of his service as required by the pension law.
The widow, Unicy, died April 9, 1855 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
The following children were alive in 1833- Elizabeth

Durham died in 1856 sixty-one or sixty-two years; Anne Durham; Sarah Carroll; Mary Street; Lewis Evans; Lucinda Cline; Thomas Evans; Jefferson Evans; and David Evans, who was fifty-two years old in 1856 and living in Cleve- land County, North Carolina.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

20-3/1812
Rev. 41812 No. 96.
April 22, 1932.
Rev. 41812 Wars Section.
$41
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Rev. War claim for pension of Jesse Evans, File No. R.3409.
Actual 1 of each page.
UNCERTIFIED.
All pages in this order were taken. $3.75.....77.20 pages
XX
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on these pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. 41812 Wars Section.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
April 1, 1932.
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/MHF YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
Mr. Albert G. Evans, 1727 East Speedway, Tucson, Arizona.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in regard to securing copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim R. 3409, Jesse Evans, widow Unicy.
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Photostatic copies of original papers in Revolutionary War pension claims are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page. The number to be copied in above noted claim is twenty-five.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this office by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
25 15 375
It is very much regretted that your letter has not been answered sooner, but the demand for such data is great and the clerical force available for furnishing such information is limited.
Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Find enclosed M.O. #3 25 in payment for above - thanks if you will send the promptly A. G. Evans

April 1, 1932.
BA-J/MDHF
Mr. Albert G. Evans, 1727 East Speedway, Tucson, Arizona.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in regard to securing copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.3409, Jesse Evans, widow Unioy.
Photostatic copies of original papers in Revolutionary War pension claims are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page. The number to be copied in above noted claim is twenty-five.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this office by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
It is very much regretted that your letter has not been answered sooner, but the demand for such data is great and the clerical force available for furnishing such information is limited.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Attn. H.D. Hill

A.D. Hiller
3-25-32
Dear Sir:
About a month ago I wrote requesting copies of all papers in your file relating to pension claim of Wiley R. Evans on Rev War service of his deceased spouse Jessie Evans x Claim No. R. 3409 x
As no reply has been recd. to date I am wondering if letter went astray x your co. often will be greatly appreciated x
Very truly Yours
W. J. 1727 E. Shelby St. Tucson, Ariz.

A. D. Hill Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Feb. 24-32
Re letter B.A.-J/A.W.F.
Dear Sir:
Your letter to me of Nov. 17-31 and Albany referred to was very interesting and greatly appreciated. Your letter made reference to pension Claim R. 34409 based upon the Rev. War record of Jesse Evans.
I feel there is other important data in the file which will be valuable to me in making this investigation. Please send me a complete copy of all papers in connection with this claim and a full copy of the application itself. Whether copies are photostatic or stenographic I leave to your good judgment and convenience.
In the event you are not authorized to comply with this request please advise me

frankly so I can get in touch with friend Tom Connally, U.S. Senator who I feel sure can secure it for me x
Please note change in my address x
Very truly Yours, Albert B. Evans
New Address
1727 E. Speedway Tucson, Arizona

Oct 2-32
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
An ancestor of mine Winney Evans made application for a pension (Claim No. R. 3409) on the services in the Revolutionary War of my great grand parent Jesse Evans x
For some reason the Claim was never granted (probably due to correct final not being given) And I am wondering if the heirs can now collect this claim plus interest, if satisfactory evidence is given that the Claim should have been granted to Winney Evans x
Please advise me how to go about its collection if this

money is legally due the heirs x
Also please tell me the provisions of the Acts of Congress concerning such pension claims which were passed July 7, 1838 and July 27 th , 1848 x
Your Attention to this matter will be appreciated
Very truly Yours Allan J. Dean Jr.
116 So. Virginia St Prescott, Arizona

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H. D. Hill Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.

Nov. 22-31
Dear Sir
Your letter of 11-17-31 bearing the Jesse Evans Refer- ence is greatly appreciated.
Of all other depart- ments your government functioned with the smoothness of yours. The Republican party would have a better chance next year.
Thanks A. H. Evans

Rv/
Nov. 7-1931
A. D. Hiller Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
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Re file BA-J/ILL
Dear Sir:
Thanks for yours of Nov. 2 nd x The data you gave on Capt. Jesse Evans is much appreciated. Can you tell me his wife's name ?
Please advise me if your records show a Revolutionary War soldier named Jesse Evans who's wife's first name was Esther Eunice x In 1789 he was living in North Carolina x
Kindly also tell me if place of residence is given of Jesse Evans Jr. mentioned in last paragraph, first page, of your letter to me dated Nov. 2, 1931, file as above noted x

You may be sure that you will have my sincere appreciation for your attention to this letter.
Very truly Yours, A. G. Evans
Box 218 Kerrville, Tex
address was formerly Box 212

RECORDED
3419
No. Nancy Owens Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18 Filed too late to be in printed list of 1852 Pages: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

1931 Nov 12 - High to A. B. Evans av 3 1932 April 1. Albert K. Evans adv. Cost of photos. M. M. H. 3 1932 May 5. Photos mailed to Albert K. Evans & account Rev. 1932 Nov 10 - Mr. Albert Evans In closed let. to widow paying contfd. A.R. 7 Evans and descendants not entitled to pension under any existing law

State of North Carolina } Cleveland County }
I Doss Pankell, a Clergyman a President of Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina. Do Hereby Certify. that I was well Acquainted with Jesse Evans. Who was a resident of Cleveland County. from my youth. upto the time of his Death. that from his own words and his undoubted veracity. that he was always respected and believed in the neighbourhood. where he resided to have been a Soldier and true patriot of the Revolutionary War. and that the said Jesse Evans was a man of amiable Character. and Highly Respectable. I further Certify that. I was also well Acquainted with his Widow Nancy Evans. and the Children of the said Jesse & Nancy Evans that I was raised Cotemporary with them and from personal appearance and personal knowledge I believe the oldest Child a Daughter Elizabeth now. Elizabeth Durham. to be at least sixty one or two years of Age —
Sworn to and Subscribed this 14 Day of October 1856 Before me —
A. B. Blanton — Pres
D. Pankell

State of North Carolina } § A. B. Blanton Cleveland County } The Magistrate Before Whome the foregoing Affidavit or Certificate was made. Do Hereby Certify that Dove Pannell is a Baptist Clergyman of High Repute whose Veracity cannot be Disputed Given under my hand this 14 Day of October 1856
A. B. Blanton
State of North Carolina Cleveland County } I Silas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid hereby certify that A. B. Blanton whose name appears above is & was an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid at the time of signing the same duly Commissioned and qualified that the signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official seal this 17 th day of November 1856
S. Williams clk